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Finding Hospice Sooner Can Benefit Your Terminally Ill Loved One
“People should open their arms to hospice much sooner,” Betsy Pyle, whose husband received hospice care, said. Unfortunately, families and their loved ones wait too long before seeking out hospice options. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care...
Cancer: How WV Caring Can Help
Cancer affects everyone differently. The battle of cancer is influenced by many factors from the patient's environment, support system, lifestyle to their past experiences. The physical and emotional effects can be terrifying, overwhelming, and weighing for the...
The Differences Between Hospice and Home Health Services in West Virginia
At WV Caring, we know that living with an advanced illness can be overwhelming. We understand this challenging time you are experiencing, and our team wants you to know that you are not alone. We’re often asked which kind of care does my loved one need: home health or...
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Can WV Caring Help
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive, neurodegenerative life-limiting disease. ALS is a disease that weakens an individual's muscles and impacts physical function such as walking, dressing, writing, speaking and...
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): How Can WV Caring Help?
According to a 2017 America’s Health Rankings from the United Health Foundation report, 7.4 percent of West Virginians have coronary heart disease, which is the highest percentage in the United States. Heart disease can put an individual at risk for heart failure,...
Stroke Awareness: How Can WV Caring Help?
The highest mortality among stroke patients occurs within the first 30 days. The effects of a stroke can lead to damage that is irreversible and can impact a number of functions necessary for the body to function properly. With someone suffering from a stroke every...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: How Can WV Caring Help?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Unfortunately, COPD is the third leading cause of death by disease in the United States, with West Virginia’s population leading the pack...
West Virginians Have the Right to Access End-of-Life Care
As we observe Older Americans Month, we want to address some of the issues that come with aging, specifically access to end-of-life care. Concerns over health care and how to pay for it are paramount for baby boomers entering their 60s and near retirement age. Many of...
West Virginia Caring to Hold 23rd Annual Camp Caring and is Currently Accepting Applications for Campers and Volunteers
West Virginia Caring is holding its Annual Camp Caring, formerly Camp Nabe, on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Camp Mountaineer on 187 Camp Mountaineer Road, off RT 119 in Morgantown, WV. The non-profit is accepting applications for campers who would like to attend this...
Community Bereavement Support Groups | March-June 2019
Meet in a supportive and confidential setting with others who have suffered the loss of a loved one through our community bereavement support groups. Group attendees will gain knowledge of helpful coping skills and gain insight into the grief process. We have...
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